Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thompson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (14 Rentals)

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San Juan Square II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square II

2404 S Calaveras StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
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San Juan Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square

1938 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Darby Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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515 Humble Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 Humble Ave

515 Humble AveSan Antonio, TX 78225
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1327 Quintana Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1327 Quintana Rd

1327 Quintana RdSan Antonio, TX 78211

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La Providencia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Providencia Apartments

2525 Castroville RdSan Antonio, TX 78237
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Thompson, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thompson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thompson area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Thompson Place priced from $824. Darby Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Thompson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thompson Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$824
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$850
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2BA$869
Bonito Parque ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thompson, TX

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thompson area is the $1.15 price per square foot B1 Model at Bonito Parque Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Thompson apartment is the 2004 Monterey St Model at 2004 Monterey St, Unit 1 starting at $1,100 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Guadalupe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thompson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bonito Parque ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.15
2004 Monterey St, Unit 12004 Monterey St2BR,1BA$1.16
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 8141BR,1BA$1.09
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.70
Thompson Place1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thompson, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #361

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Thompson Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thompson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thompson?

The cheapest apartment in Thompson is Thompson Place which is listed at $824, while the average apartment in Thompson costs $1,619.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thompson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Thompson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Thompson?

Cheap apartments in Thompson have an average cost of $755 which is $864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thompson.

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